Portable. Lightweight and can be easily dismantled to facilitate transport in steep terrain Simple design. Utilizes parts that could be easily bought in local stores Efficient. Works well even in fields with knee-deep hard pans and long stubbles Fast. Works at least 24 times faster than the traditional method of foot trampling Download Microtiller for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com  

Can attach to any hand tractor model Easy and comfortable to operate; operator heart rate reduced by 10 pulse beats/min Increased utilization of hand tractor For plowing and harrow-leveling while riding Final harrowing and leveling done simultaneously for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com

Reduces 30-68% of rice black bug (RBB) population in seven days preventing yield loss of 80% due to bug burn. Microbial pathogen attacking RBB with its green toxin-producing spores that paralyze the pests then kill them. Economical, easy to mass produce using locally available substrates, and environment-friendly. The PhilRice`s Rice Technology Bulletin No. 44 Metarhizium: Microbial Control Agent for Rice Black Bug provides a step-by-step on how to mass produce the […]

Good alternative to commercial fertilizers for vegetables, upland rice, and corn helping farmers save on production cost while causing no harm to humans and environment. Reduces fertilizer use up to 80%. Provides plant resistance to diseases. The how-tos in VAM production and application are discussed in PhilRice`s Rice Technology Bulletin No. 61 Biofertilizer Production: Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM). View/Download

Rice consumers were treated with healthy ways of eating rice at major food establishments in Metro Manila during the Rice Mix Day, Nov 21. As part of the country`s celebration of National Rice Awareness Month, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and members of Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines served rice mixed with corn, adlai, camote or other staples to help consumers get more nutrients. Hazel V. Antonio, activity lead, said […]

Brown rice (BR) is healthier than white rice. A simple germination process can even more enhance the health-promoting properties of BR. The study, Development and Evaluation of Functional Beverage with Germinated Brown Rice as Base Ingredient by Rodel Bulatao, Jody Chaves, and Dr. Marissa Romero from the Rice Chemistry and Food Science Division proved that germination can make the healthy BR more nutritious. The study was the Grand Slam Winner […]

The Department of Agriculture (DA) leads on Monday the celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) this Nov through recitation of the Panatang Makapalay and exhibits on ways for Filipinos to help the country have enough rice. In the kick-off ceremony, DA Sec. Proceso J. Alcala emphasized the need for Filipinos to stay healthy more than having their enough fill of rice. He urged the public to consider eating […]

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) honored more than 100 of its research and development workers during its employees’ recognition day, Nov. 7. The officials, led by Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr, executive director, commended 2 international awardees; 7, national; and 2, regional. Recipients of 3 international best poster awards; 19, national; 7, best paper international awards; and 12, national were also recognized. “We are a globally competitive organization, which […]